After years of open floor plans, homeowners are reimagining room separation in a modern way.

David Land

For years,an open-concept floor planwas the layout everyone wanted.

Homeowners gravitated toward bright and airy areas to gather, with minimal walls.

Kitchen with decorative casing

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What are the benefits of closed-concept design?

With an open-concept layout, pay attention to the cohesion of your whole space before anything else.

To keep a closed-concept room feeling livable and homey,keep it clutter-free.

living room with wood floor and white rug with blue couches

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Write a list before jumping into the design process, including how you’re planning on using the space.

after you snag your vision, start looking for furniture and decor pieces.

white room with dark wood beams rounded doorway

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